Sports I Love

Adhya Raina

 Why I love Hockey

Hockey is the best sport EVER! It is such a fast paced game and you can’t ever get bored or tired of it. I love hockey also because it is a team sport, playing as a team requires a lot of character like adapting to the game of the other players, coordinating with different players and also learning to lead as well as take people in your stride. Once you get into the rush and the thrill of the game, then all you can see is the ball, your stick and your teammates. You play the game following your instinct and mind. I play in our Hockey Club and was selected to represent our club in the County matches in which we came ‘Third’. I have again been selected for another county match this year with an opportunity to be the captain. Hockey can be played outdoors and  indoors. Indoor hockey pace is much faster and fun. The sound of the ball banging the walls adds more excitement to the game. Overall Hockey is also an uplifting game that makes you feel good about it no matter if you win or lose.

 My Story of Netball

When I first played Netball, I did not enjoy it. But after a few days of playing, I changed my mind. Netball too requires team skills and a lot of practice especially to shoot the ball into the net. It felt strange at first as it’s very different from basketball where any player can run with the ball, but in Netball, once you are holding the ball, you can only pass to your teammate. 

Our school team got into the Regionals of Netball where we played 10 other schools to compete for first place. In the end, we came 4th and I played in the defence which I quite enjoyed. It was thrilling to play each match qualifying to the next round and eating chocolate cookies while watching other school’s compete. It was an experience that we all enjoyed and learnt from and I think that’s all that matters. I am looking forward to the next match already!